water in color
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he importance of the garden and patio as an extension of the home has grown tremendously over the last few years. Designers worldwide put their talent into shaping furniture, light fixtures and even weather-resistant textiles to make one’s yard look as smart as a living room. At ZEE we like to take things one step further and focus on the details as well. The water hose is probably one of the most essential exterior tools. We use it to feed plants, vegetables and flowerbeds; we clean tools, muddy boots, bikes and cars with it. And during the summer it fills up swimming pools, water guns and balloons to bring coolness and endless fun. Surprisingly not much attention has been paid to its design so far. So at ZEE we agreed it was time for a change. Our main goal was to manufacture a pretty looking hose reel and we are confident to have pulled it through. By selecting contemporary colours and going for the “unicolour” look, we have managed to produce a real design object. So you can enjoy your outdoor living space even more and to the fullest.
let’s feed
Mirtoon comes in a 10 meter (7kg) and 30 meter (18 kg) edition. The smaller version fits perfectly any terrace, patio or balcony. The large hose is ideal for gardens and all other practical use.
let’s clean
Mirtoon is ready for use. Each reel includes a hose, fittings and nozzle. The hose has been provided with the necessary connectors to use it worldwide. No fuzz. Ready, set and go.
let’s play
The reel pivots 180° around its integrated support and can be placed flat against the wall on either side. Screws and plugs are included to hang up the reel. For your comfort Mirtoon offers a smooth rewind with automatic stop.
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ur hose reels are available in four different colours and all the different components, from wall bracket to nozzle, are made in the same colour: white, black, deep pink or green. For the design of Mirtoon we have teamed up with the Antwerp based award winning studio Concrete (www.concrete.be), a group of young creative people who, each from their own experience, cooperate to a mutual goal: to create products with a strong concept and with a focus on usability and sustainability. After an extensive study Concrete developed a round basic design in ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene), which is timeless and also reflects the internal structure. The highly refined details, the pure design features and the totally monochrome colours make this basic design a great eye catcher in the garden or on the patio. We are proud to announce that Mirtoon has been awarded with a 2012 Henry van der Velde design Label, the Belgian design award.
There have been hose reels on the market for many years, but they are all mainly designed for practical purposes. Our main goal was to feed
‘Mirtoon is a completely aesthetic redesign of the well-known garden hose with reel. It is practical and discrete and thanks to its colour scheme it allows to either blend in or stand out in its surroundings.’ Comment of the Henry van de Velde Label jury
The design factor isn’t our only goal, quality is also a key factor. The basic material for the production of the casing is ABS, which gives it a crisp design and a look and feel that is of far higher quality than the one offered by most colleagues on the market. A high level of colour fastness is obtained by the addition of UV stabilisers both in the casing as in the PVC used for the hoses. The hose consists out of 2 layers, with a cross enforcement of polyester mesh. It supports 20 bar and resists temperatures up to -10 and + 65° C.
For the launch of Mirtoon each set includes in a limited offer the Seto spray gun. Our hose reel is the first product of an entirely new product line.
 A bunch of new products are yet on the drawing table; such as sprinklers, spray guns, garden showers and other accessories.
Other ideas for garden accessories to complete the existing range are under consideration.
The complete line will share the same design features, with the basic colour palette as important element.
As we are a big fan of ‘that little extra’, our hose reels are carefully wrapped in beautifully designed cardboard boxes. The carrier bag with handle comes in handy for stowing away your hose during the winter season or for transport.